retraction | Amarkosh

Meaning of word retraction from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.

Synonyms : abjuration, recantation

Meaning : The act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back.

Example : The retraction of the landing gear.
Retraction of the foreskin.

bird of jove (noun)
Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight.

cxxx (adjective)
Being ten more than one hundred twenty.

ordinarily (adverb)
Under normal conditions.

ganesa (noun)
Hindu God of wisdom or prophecy. The God who removes obstacles.

incest (noun)
Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child).

firewood (noun)
Wood used for fuel.

profitability (noun)
The quality of affording gain or benefit or profit.

unusually (adverb)
To a remarkable degree or extent.

xxx (adjective)
Being ten more than twenty.

notably (adverb)
Especially. In particular.